Summary Verdict
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Rule of 40
27.2BLZE
8.5EGHT
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Revenue Growth
14.3%BLZE
0.1%EGHT
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Gross Margin
61%BLZE
67%EGHT
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FCF Margin
12.9%BLZE
8.4%EGHT
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Operating Margin
-16.2%BLZE
2.1%EGHT
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NRR
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Metric
Rule of 40Efficiency score
BLZE
27.2check_circle
EGHT
8.5
Revenue GrowthYoY
BLZE
14.3%check_circle
EGHT
0.1%
Gross Margin% of revenue
BLZE
61%
EGHT
67%check_circle
FCF MarginFree cash flow
BLZE
12.9%check_circle
EGHT
8.4%
Operating MarginGAAP
BLZE
-16.2%
EGHT
2.1%check_circle
NRRNet retention
BLZE
N/A
EGHT
N/A
EV / RevenueValuation multiple
BLZE
N/A
EGHT
0.8x
Market CapUSD
BLZE
N/A
EGHT
$266.1M
ARR GrowthYoY
BLZE
N/A
EGHT
N/A
CAC PaybackMonths to recover
BLZE
N/A
EGHT
N/A
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Analysis
As of Q4 2025, Backblaze, Inc. trades at N/A EV/Revenue versus 8X8 INC /DE/ at 0.8x. On the Rule of 40, Backblaze, Inc. scores 27.2 compared to 8X8 INC /DE/'s 8.5, placing Backblaze, Inc. ahead in operating efficiency. Gross margins stand at Backblaze, Inc. 61% vs 8X8 INC /DE/ 67%.
Sector Context
Both companies operate in the Vertical SaaS sector. The median columns above show where each company stands relative to their peers.